Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao, La Liga: Match Thread, Live Updates

FULL-TIME, Barcelona 2-1 Athletic: Barça have been the higher group from begin to end and the sport was not practically as shut because the rating suggests. It may and will have been a way more snug victory, however the efficiency was sturdy and Barça stay excellent to start out the brand new season. Effectively carried out, boys!

75’ GOAL!!! Barcelona 2-1 Athletic (Lewandowski): BARÇA RETAKE THE LEAD!!! The hosts’ relentless strain within the second half lastly pays off as Pedri’s deflected cross falls completely to Lewandowski who buries it house!!!

SECOND HALF KICKOFF! Barcelona 1-1 Athletic: Again underway in Montjuïc!

HALFTIME, Barcelona 1-1 Athletic: The primary half ends all sq. regardless of Barça’s dominance as the house group had extra of the ball and created higher possibilities, however are unable to take a lead into the break thanks to a couple misses and an unfortunate penalty.

42’ GOAL, Barcelona 1-1 Athletic (Sancet pen): Athletic equalize as Oihan Sancet steps up and sends Marc-André ter Stegen the mistaken manner.

41’ PENALTY TO ATHLETIC: Álex Berenguer goes down within the field below the problem of Pau Cubarsí and the referee factors to the spot after a VAR verify.

24’ GOAL!!! Barcelona 1-0 Athletic (Yamal): BARÇA TAKE THE LEAD!!! A aspect free-kick is initially cleared however the ball falls to Lamine Yamal on the fringe of the field, and {the teenager} finds the area to twist a magnificence into the online with the assistance of a deflection!

KICKOFF! Barcelona 0-0 Athletic: And we’re underway at Montjuïc!

WELCOME TO THE MONTJUÏC OLYMPIC STADIUM!!! The attractive momentary house of the world’s biggest soccer membership within the capital of Catalonia is the positioning of the primary house recreation of the season for Barcelona, who meet historic rivals Athletic Bilbao in an thrilling La Liga matchup. Barça began the season with a win away to Valencia and wish to comply with it up with a victory of their house opener, however it received’t be simple towards a gifted and well-coached Athletic aspect. This must be every kind of enjoyable, and also you’re welcome to affix us to comply with and remark all of the motion. Vamos!

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LINEUPS

BARCELONA

Beginning XI: Ter Stegen; Kounde, Cubarsí, Iñigo, Balde; Bernal, Pedri; Yamal, Raphinha, Ferran; Lewandowski (4-2-3-1)

Substitutes: Peña (GK), Astralaga (GK), Domínguez, Eric, Fort, Martín, Valle, Casadó, Torre, Fermín, Víctor

ATHLETIC BILBAO

Beginning XI: Padilla; Lekue, Vivian, Yeray, Yuri; Vesga, Prados; Berenguer, Sancet, N. Williams; I. Williams (4-2-3-1)

Substitutes: Agirrezabala (GK), Gastesi (GK), Gorosabel, Guruzeta, De Marcos, Martón, Unai, Herrera, Ares, Egiluz, Jauregizar, Adama

MATCH INFO

Competitors/Spherical: 2024-25 La Liga, Matchday 2

Date/Time: Saturday, August 24, 2024, 7pm CET (Barcelona), 6pm BST/WAT (UK & Nigeria), 1pm ET, 10am PT (USA), 10.30pm IST (India)

Venue: Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, Montjuïc, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano

VAR: Valentín Pizarro Gómez

HOW TO WATCH

On TV: ESPN Deportes (USA), Premier Sports activities 1 (UK), SuperSport (Nigeria), others

On-line: ESPN+ (USA), LaLigaTV (UK), DAZN (Spain), others

Matchday Thread Guidelines

We don’t have numerous guidelines right here, however there are some things to remember when becoming a member of our matchday threads:

Even when the referee sucks or we lose the sport, watch the swearing. It’s simply pointless. Additionally, don’t focus on unlawful streaming hyperlinks. Those that do will probably be warned, and people who submit hyperlinks might be immediately banned. Lastly, be good to one another. It is a Barcelona group and we don’t must offend each other.

Have enjoyable with the sport! Perpetually and ever, irrespective of the competitors, VISCA EL BARÇA!